Born 1962. A fairly cantankerous old fellow with a real passion for Falklands history.

Joined April 2009
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Gavin Phillip Short retweeted
Después de 44 años de la rendición argentina en las Falklands 🇫🇰, los habitantes están próximos a comenzar una nueva etapa. Argentina 🇦🇷 no tiene ningún sustento jurídico sobre las Islas, solamente fantasías muy peligrosas. Es hora que Chile 🇨🇱 deje la ambigüedad y decida
🇦🇷🏳️ A 44 años de la #rendicion #argentina el #analisis de @jpberlinger 🇫🇰 🇬🇧#Falkland - Malvinas: la Junta violó la Carta de la #ONU y Astiz firmó la vergüenza en #Georgias infogate.cl/2026/06/falkland…
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Today 44 years ago the Falkland Islands were liberated and I will be raising a glass not only to the Royal Navy but to all 255 British servicemen & civilians that lost their life's ...RIP ALL THOSE STILL ON PATROL YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN ...FROM THE SEA FREEDOM ...
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The memorial and commemoration of the 44th anniversary of the liberation of the #Falkland Islands has now ended and the day has now changed to one of celebration. Celebrating our freedom that was returned to us at a horrible cost in lives to those who came south, celebration of our continued freedom thanks to the countless military and civilian staff who have been stationed in the Falklands over the years (and make no mistake, without the presence of HM Forces and staff, those blighters from over on the coast would be back), celebrating our peaceful lives and the ability to do mundane,everyday things in peace and security and celebrating still being under the Government of our choosing and to practice self determination. No photos of the event from me as after a gap of four or five years and due to the tragic death of Xenia, I provided the commentary for Falklands Radio again. Xenia took over from me when I dived back into politics and did a far better job than ever I could or will but her untimely demise put me back behind the wall at our Liberation Memorial and back behind the mic. It isn't just me though - to get that commentary takes a team, two of whom spent two days making sure all equipment and lines were working. On the day we had Liz (the Boss) and Ali up at the radio station and Mark Lewis and Chris Short (my son) making sure that all equipment, lines and levels were spot on (not much that they could do about the rickety old commentator). It took a team to liberate the Falklands just as it took a team to bring todays commentary, something that I was privileged and humbled to be a small part of.
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Today we commemorate and celebrate the return of our freedom here in the #Falklands Its been 44 years since those 74 dark, hopeless, horrible days under a foreign occupation came to an end. To those who came South, whether military or civilian, the backup crews in various places, dockyard workers and especially the families of those involved I say a simple "thank you". We got what many never do and that was a second chance. We will be forever grateful and will never forget the sacrifices that were made so that we may live in peace and freedom and practice self-determination. Thank you one and all.
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Gavin Phillip Short retweeted
Today, 11th June, marks the anniversary of the Battle of Mount Harriet during the Falklands War. On the night of 11–12 June 1982, 42 Commando Royal Marines launched a ferocious night assault against heavily defended Argentine positions on Mount Harriet, one of the key heights protecting Port Stanley. After days of reconnaissance and careful planning, the Royal Marines approached from an unexpected direction across difficult rocky ground. Supported by artillery and naval gunfire, they closed with the enemy in darkness and fought with aggression and determination through a stubborn defence. By dawn, Mount Harriet was in British hands. Hundreds of Argentine troops were captured and one of the most important objectives of the campaign had been secured. The battle helped open the road to Port Stanley and played a major role in the final British victory in the Falklands. A superb example of skill, courage, aggression and professionalism under fire. One of the finest actions in Royal Marines history. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧
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Gavin Phillip Short retweeted
44 years ago ….. still alive and kicking. Enjoying the pipe and slippers phase of my life. Sad that many friends we lost aren’t around to enjoy it with me. #mtlongdon #Falklands
3 Para RAP, Mt Longdon, 1st light 12th June 1982. Like every good soldier when a camera comes out……. impressed I managed a smile, I’ve had better days. #Falklands #Falklands40 #Falklands40th
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Gavin Phillip Short retweeted
🇦🇷🏳️ A 44 años de la #rendicion #argentina ante los 🇬🇧#Britanicos tras la derrota en las 🇫🇰#Falkland te recomendamos leer esta oportuno #analisis de @jpberlinger infogate.cl/2026/06/falkland…
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Gavin Phillip Short retweeted
El mundo está amenazado de forma global por régimenes populistas. El realismo mágico latinoamericano es uno de los responsables del socavamiento del derecho internacional. Las ambigüedades chilenas son parte del problema y no contribuyen a un mundo mejor ni mas estable.
🇦🇷🏳️ A 44 años de la #rendicion #argentina ante los 🇬🇧#Britanicos tras la derrota en las 🇫🇰#Falkland te recomendamos leer esta oportuno #analisis de @jpberlinger infogate.cl/2026/06/falkland…
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Nice afternoon on the coast #falklands
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Stanley waterfront yesterday #falklands
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On this day in 1982, RFA Sir Galahad and RFA Sir Tristram were attacked by the Argentine Air Force with the loss of 56 lives and many more injured. Each year, Falkland Islanders hold a service of commemoration at Fitzroy to remember those tragically lost. 🇫🇰🇬🇧 #Falklands44
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Lady Elizabeth in the fog in Stanley Harbour #falklands
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It's a cracking Sunday afternoon, at the start of another patrol for FPV Lilibet.
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It’s been a couple of weeks since I dipped my toe into seething seas of Twitter. The weather in the #Falklands has been a succession of grey , misty, damp and foggy days but today was a little different and for me part of the day was spent down on the end of the dock. No better place to be, surrounded by things nautical 🌊🛳️⛴️🛟⚓️
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Gavin Phillip Short retweeted
This how much rain we had ! 🙄#falklands
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Last week, @HMS_Medway travelled from the Falkland Islands to assist our friends in Tristan da Cunha. Two medical personnel from the Falklands joined the ship's crew to support their response to the Hantavirus - fantastic to see the UK family supporting one another. 🇫🇰🇹🇦🇬🇧
HMS Medway has arrived off Tristan da Cunha, ready to deliver six civilian medics and critical supplies to the island. She will remain in the area for several days and will retrieve the team who parachuted on to the island earlier this month 🇬🇧
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Breaking - HMS MEDWAY has travelled all the way from the #Falklands to Tristan da Cunha with a relief medical team and provisions. Having arrived late on Friday 22 May, it is staying a few days before taking the recent paratroopers back to the Falklands tristandc.com/news-2026-05-2…
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Gavin Phillip Short retweeted
44 years ago tonight we crossed the water in tense silence landing in the dead of night, clambering ashore onto the Falklands. As my boots hit the ground, my first experience of war had began.🫡
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I was out and about today. From whales to pretty wonderful sunsets - you get to see it all. That’s what makes the Falklands special.
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